She was born Dec. 30, 1912, in Douglas, the daughter of Vorry B. and Ida Belle Pigg Bannon.

Mrs. Benefiel was an active member of Lansing United Methodist Church. She also was a member of United Methodist Women, Eastern Star, Cushing Hospital Auxiliary and Leavenworth Country Club golf and bridge clubs.

She was employed by Rich's Department Store of Atlanta, and retired as office manager from Zales Jewelry of Leavenworth.

In January 1935, she married Verlin B. Benefiel. He survives of the home.